Lowrance electronic X59DF, X52 manual Preparations, Transducer Installation

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Installation & Accessories

Preparations

You can install the sonar system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence:

CAUTION:

You should read over this entire installation section before drilling any holes in your vehicle or vessel!

1.Determine the approximate location for the sonar unit, so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the transducer and power. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the desired configuration.

2.Determine the approximate location for the transducer and its cable route.

3.Determine the location of your battery or other power connection, along with the power cable route.

4.Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the sonar unit.

5.Route the power cable from the unit's location to an appropriate power source and connect it there.

6.Connect the transducer/power cable to the unit and mount the sonar unit on the bracket.

Transducer Installation

These instructions will help you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom, on a trolling motor or inside a hull. Please read all instructions before proceeding with any installation.

Your Skimmer transducer typically comes packaged with a one-piece stainless steel bracket for mounting it to the transom of your boat. The optional trolling motor mount uses a one-piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap. These are "kick-up" mounting brackets. They help prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving. If the transducer does "kick-up," the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools.

Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the installation methods is right for your boat.

Remember, the transducer location and installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation.

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Contents X52 and X59DF Lowrance Electronics Inc 12000 E. Skelly Dr Tulsa, OK USA Table of Contents Fish I.D. Fish Symbols & Depths Introduction Capabilities and Specifications X52 and X59DFFeet 244 meters at 200 kHz 1500 feet Preparations Transducer InstallationShoot-through hull installations Single-frequency transom installationsDual-frequency transom installations Single-frequency trolling motor installationsGood location Poor location Location Poor angle Pad Deadrise less than StrakesTransom Transducer centerline Hull bottom Dot Ratchet Ratchets Metal Nut washer Rubber Washers Metal washer Bolt Lock washer Bolt Nut Flat washerTransom Bottom Hull Flat-bottom hull Deep-vee hull Internal tooth washer Trolling Motor Bracket InstallationBolt Nut Transducer aimed Partial fish archesShoot-Thru-Hull Preparation Transducer location High speed Trolling speed True bottom Second bottom Manual range settingShoot-Thru-Hull Installation Epoxy transducer to hull Speed/Temperature Sensors Good location Power ConnectionsTransom Bottom of hull Powering a Nmea 2000 Buss Nmea 2000 Power cable Page Power connections for the units in this series Nmea 0183 Cable Connections Nmea 2000 Cable ConnectionsTo Nmea To sonar Network port Units Network Socket Mounting the Unit Bracket, In-Dash or Portable Front 136 61.3 132 23.8 147.4 Millimeter Inch Hole Diameter 121Inches 112 Cut on line Other Accessories Page Basic Sonar Operation Menus MemoryMain Menu Commands Sonar Menu Commands Pages Page Page Basic Sonar Quick Reference Bait School Thermocline With fish Fish Arches Sonar OperationsTo adjust sensitivity Important Tip To Restore Factory SettingsOther Free Training Aids ASP Advanced Signal Processing Advanced Sonar Options & Other FeaturesTo adjust and turn on the shallow alarm AlarmsTo turn the fish alarm on To adjust and turn on the deep alarmBacklight Level Chart SpeedCalibrate Speed Grayline Thin or no Grayline Wider Grayline ContrastCursor line Depth box Depth CursorTo turn Auto Depth Range on again To switch to Manual Depth RangeDepth Range Automatic Depth Range ManualArea zoomed Depth Range Upper and Lower LimitsFasTrack Fish I.D. Fish Symbols & DepthsFishTrack Press ↓ to Fish ID SymbolsentexitexitOverlay Data Symbols with FishTrack depthsHyperScroll Noise RejectionTo turn off displayed data To change displayed data font size Ping Speed & HyperScrollFrom the Sonar Page, press MENU↓ to Ping Speedent Pop-up Help Reset OptionsScreen Contrast and Backlight Level Reset Water DistanceSensitivity & Auto Sensitivity Automatic Sensitivity Set Keel Offset Software Version Information Set LanguagePress MENUMENU↓ to SET Keel Offsetent Sonar Page & Sonar Chart Display Options Sonar Chart ModePress MENUMENU↓ to Software Infoent Split Zoom Sonar Chart Digital Data/Chart Sonar Simulator Stop ChartSurface Clarity Press ↓ or ↑ to select clarity levelEXITEXITEXIT Units of MeasureUpper and Lower Limits VolumeZoom & Zoom Bar Zoom Pan Troubleshooting No fish arches when the Fish I.D. feature is off Noise Page Index Page Lowrance Electronics Full ONE-YEAR Warranty How to Obtain Service… Accessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site